Posted by Gift Prose on 8/22/2014
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Gift baskets make great gifts because they give the recipient a variety of top-quality goods that they want, need, or, preferably, both. However, this does not mean that every gift basket is the perfect gift for all people in celebration of all occasions. No, you have got to do a bit of thinking if you want to find the perfect gift basket for your perfect friend or loved one.
Watch the Bank
First off, you have got to keep an eye on costs. To do this, you need to set a reasonable budget--after all, no one wants you to go into debt in order to secure them a gift--and then stick to it no matter how incredibly perfect a too expensive gift basket may be.
As you are evaluating gift baskets, you will find gift baskets that meet any budget, which means that you will be able to find a quality basket that matches your budget.
Remember Your Audience
Just as you do at work, when speaking, when writing or pretty much doing anything at all, you must always keep the audience in mind. If your intended recipient is, say, a wine enthusiast, guess what ought to be in the gift basket you give. Yes, wine and gourmet food items that pair well with the alcoholic beverage. Staying with the wine theme, you can also find gift baskets that have wine-related gifts such as books, clothing, glasses, bottle openers and the such.
Celebrate the Event
Going hand-in-hand with considering the recipient as you look for the perfect gift basket is keeping in mind the occasion that is being celebrated. Clearly, new parents need a different gift basket than does a retiring executive regardless of whether or not they both love wine. The good news is that there are gift baskets that have been created for bridal showers, retirement parties, birthdays, and just about any other occasion you can shake a sleeve of gourmet chocolate at.
